Russ is a great domestic rider, but, pro tour level is a massive step up..
(didnt he race on the linda mccartney team?) edit: correction.. he was at recycling for a season
Top level domestic rider, but i dont think he has the strength to consistently take part in the long races, certainly not the five or seven day races.. Got a great sprint on him, but it showed stage 2 of the ToI, just how far he has to go against the real top pro's, earlier in the year in the beaumont, in a group with house, couple of others and wiggins, and wiggins rode every single one of them off his wheel..
Hes right up there in the top 3, along with Dean, and Christian House on the domestic stage, but however chuffed i am with his performance over the weekend, i dont think he has enough to get a pro tour ride.. :/
he better be at the worlds along with house though.. if they overlook either then british cycling has problems..